Texas Hash

2 large onions, sliced
1 cup diced peppers
3 Tbsp fat or oil
1 lb hamburger
1 (20 oz) can whole tomatoes
1 1/4 tsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 c water
1 c minute rice

In a large, deep skillet (with cover) saute onions & peppers in fat until just tender. Add beef & cook until there is no more pink, stirring with a fork to break up meat. Add remaining ingredients, except rice. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Then bring mixture to a boil, add rice, cover, remove from heat & let stand 10 minutes or until rice is tender.

This reheats well so it is great to make ahead so you can have a quick lunch or supper on days that you don't have time to cook or for Sunday lunches after church. It is also great to send with the kids for lunches on days when they will really appreciate a warm lunch

Baked Chicken Broccoli and Rice

4 chicken breast halves or legs
1 1/2 cups water
1 can cream of chicken and broccoli soup
pepper
3/4 cup uncooked regular long grain rice
paprika

Remove skin from chicken, if desired. In 8-cup (2-liter) oblong baking dish, combine soup, water & rice. Arrange chicken on rice mixture; sprinkle with pepper & paprika. Bake at 375 degrees F for 50-60 minutes, without cover, or until chicken is no longer pink & rice is tender. Makes 4 servings.

This is such an easy meal to whip up and throw in the oven and almost forget about! Serve with a big tossed salad and some warm bread or garlic toast and you have a fantastic meal with little effort!